JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Although water is one of the most vital resources on the planet, waterways continue to decline in quality and quantity in virtually every part of the world. SweetWater Brewing Company realizes the importance of protecting these vital water sources and has once again joined with Waterkeeper Alliance members throughout the Southeast to help conserve some of these most threatened rivers, streams and coastlines.

The recreational and commercial harvest of tiger sharks and smooth, scalloped and great hammerhead sharks will be prohibited in Florida state waters beginning Jan. 1.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) approved the management change at its Nov. 16 Commission meeting in an effort to further protect these top predators.